August 22nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Tomato-Basil Pesto
Posted By: gardenguru
Posted in: Growing Vegetables,Herbs,Recipes

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The ingredients above are for the recipe below.  It’s a very simple and flavorful recipe. 

Lidia’s Italy

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The sauce can be blended while the spaghetti cooks.  The almonds can be toasted while the tomatoes and garlic blend. 

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I enjoyed the meal but it left me feeling there was something that could improve the taste.  After adding parsley to the top it helped.  Next time I might use a different kind of tomato, and walnuts instead of almonds.  Perhaps more basil would add even more flavor.  Let me know if anyone has other suggestions, or has tried a variation of this recipe that was better.




2 Comments

  1. My husband is in love with Lidia, heavy handed with the olive oil, but a great cook. I love your photo of the ingredients.

    Comment by Mary Alice Lodico — September 18, 2009 @ 5:17 pm

  2. I love pesto – this recipe looks easy and delicious! I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing!

    Comment by Jessica — October 18, 2009 @ 8:00 pm

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